NHL Coaches Quotes

Quotes from NHL Coaches

"The only difference between this and Custer's last stand was Custer didn't have to look at the tape afterwards."

~Tampa Bay Lightning coach Terry Crisp after a 10-0 loss

"When he's not injured or acting like a self-centred little dink, he's a very good player."

~Mike Milbury speaking about the Sabres' Tim Connolly during an NESN television broadcast

Red Wings Coach Mike Babcock:

"They talk about five o'clock heroes and seven o'clock bums. There's guys who can deliver in batting practice, hit them over the wall or whatever, but when the game is on, they can't do it. That's not what you're looking for."

Oilers' coach Craig MacTavish, after ripping the tongue from the head of Flames' mascot Harvey the Hound.